Martin's Automotive/Whatcom Transmission
“Karl was very friendly and courteous also informative and helpful throughout whole process would recommend to anyone looking to have high quality work done on there vehicles”
Best Radiator Repair in Bellingham, WA
24 technicians listed · 9 in Bellingham · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Trottners Auto Repair Service Inc.
“They were able to swing by my apartment complex that same afternoon, and had my car running on a new battery with 5-year warranty in less than 30 minutes.”
Rod's Master Auto Tech
“I've had a persistent coolant issue that has been giving everyone nightmares diagnosing and repairing and Rod's was able to find the stubborn leak and repair it when no one else could.”
Lucky's Auto Shop
“Side bonus, they have loaner cars for you to use while they have your vehicle at no charge, this was very beneficial for me so I could work while repairs where performed.”
Armstrong Family Auto Care
“Alex has worked on my 96 chevy and my 65 caddy calais for years now and never had one problem, his wife was even kind enough to drive me home without even asking twice.”
Mint Automotive Service & Repair For Audi
“When I brought my car in for a diagnosis and repair, the technicians worked quickly and then checked their work, not satisfied until they felt sure that the problem was solved they persisted until the issue was resolved.”
Listed for drivers in and around Bellingham, WA, these 24 shops repair and replace radiators and cooling system parts. What each one says about recoring, warranties and truck work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Bellingham, WA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 9 are in Bellingham itself and 15 come from towns including Sedro-Woolley (3, 19 mi), Blaine (3, 20 mi) and Burlington (2, 21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 2,874 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (86%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "communication" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine light (3), engine repair (3), transmission repair (3) and electrical repair (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are shops from other towns listed here?
9 of the 24 shops are in Bellingham; the others come from other towns within 40 mi. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
Bruce Cox Imports
“Bruce Cox Imports continues to meet the very high standards of service I have experienced since I started having my Volvos serviced there in the early-to-mid 1990's.”
Heavy Metal Custom Shop
“He has years of successful experience working on European cars and is a mechanic I found from researching who I wanted working on my cars when we moved here a few years ago.”
Quattro Season Autowerks
“Rand is a one of a kind, not only is he extremely knowledgeable and his years of experience and expertise is unrivaled, but his customer service and kindness to take the time to educate is one of the many reasons that makes this place very exceptiona...”
Axton Automotive
“Plus my car always runs better after Axton works on it, and I always enjoy chatting with Lance or whoever is at the counter (they're a friendly, funny bunch).”
Trans Tech Automotive LLC
“This is an awesome place we take all of our transmission work here to Lauren he's been in business for years honest sincere and a family man that would do anything to help you out.”
Grip Automotive & Repair
“! I am beyond grateful & so appreciative for what y'all have accomplished on my truck”
Precision Auto Works
“I really appreciated how much detail they put into looking over the car I brought in, and they even showed me something that showed the Carfax didn't have everything on record.”
Sedro-Woolley Automotive
“The tech at Sedro Automotive took the time to answer all of my questions and made sure to visual show me what was up with the vehicle I was having inspected.”
Alley Auto Inc
“The guys who work at this business were all really easy to deal with, the work was quoted thoroughly and completed to a high standard, and the prices were fair.”
Ken's Radiator Inc
“They do nice work and have a good eye for detail.”
Puget Sound Automotive
“Twice now they have done small jobs and repairs for me for free, and each time they've been very warm and personable and treated me like an old friend.”
Premier Auto Repair
“I contemplated getting it towed back home but when I called a Seattle based shop and told them the issue, and they quoted me 3300 dollars and said it would take at least a week, yikes.”
Steve's Automotive Center Inc
“My experience with this business was like a refreshing drink of water after stumbling and suffering through the dry, parched desert of “customer service” at various businesses over the last 18 months.”
Naztek Automotive Llc
“Best experience I have ever had dealing with mechanics.”
Foreign Auto Clinic
“And looked at me a bit suspiciously but that being put a side; he was straightforward and honest with his answer and wanted me to correct my tire issue and then bring her down we'll have a look which is proper for what I have going on.”
TLC Automotive
“Friendly service.”
Jim's Mechanic Shop a Division of. Avon Body Shop LLC
“The engine install was done faster than anticipated, looks and sounds great, in addition he went over and above to package the old engine for transport and reconnecting my exhaust with the aftermarket headers.”
Kpro Auto Inc.
“Went to get on the freeway I was in extreme shock with the power I had thank you again Kpro you guys are going to be my permanent mechanics which I needed to find a shop that would handle my truck and they prove themselves 200% I highly recommend the...”
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